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SK09 VPV

2009 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

196,592 mi
Last recorded196,592 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Land Rover Discovery96,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK09 VPV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 196,592 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 191,820 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 191,818 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front and rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 186,500 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 180,889 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 180,888 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 174,658 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 169,034 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Nov 2020 169,034 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jan 2020 164,933 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 164,933 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 152,809 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 152,809 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 145,752 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 145,752 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 141,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 12 Apr 2016 133,794 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in both tie rod arm inner joints

unable to fully inspect front to rear brake pipes due to protection applied

Fail 1 Apr 2016 133,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in both tie rod arm inner joints

unable to fully inspect front to rear brake pipes due to protection applied

Pass 4 Apr 2015 119,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

noise from hand brake system

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 4 Apr 2015 119,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

noise from hand brake system

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 24 Feb 2014 101,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 101,736 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 86,313 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 86,313 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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SK09 VPV is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2009 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 96,362 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SK09 VPV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 17 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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SK09 VPV is a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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